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Hamdan Aslam died at St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn of natural causes, police have said.

West Lothian schoolboy died from 'natural causes' Gary Flockhart

The Leith Festival was attended by key supporters of the 'Hand Off Hibs' campaign. Proclaimers Craig Reid and Charlie Reid on the open top bus with footballer Gordon Strachan.

16 photos remembering Hands Off Hibs campaign Gary Flockhart

Short-term let rules 'unlawful' Court has ruled

Edinburgh short-term let rules 'unlawful', court rules Jolene Campbell

The Alchemist has just opened its second Edinburgh bar, nestled in the heart of George Street.

The Alchemist opens new George Street bar Gary Flockhart

Interim social care boss Alan Adams has left Edinburgh City Council after less than a month. Picture: Neil Hanna.

Pay row care boss quits after less than month Donald Turvill

Police called to crash on A720 Edinburgh City Bypass at Calder junction.

Multi-vehicle crash' causing long delays on A720 Anna Bryan

Neil Cowan appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man caught with horror child abuse haul jailed for 38 months Alexander Lawrie

Police said a 14-year-old boy died in an “isolated incident” at St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian, on Tuesday.

West Lothian school death - what we know so far Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 12 Edinburgh restaurants where the views are incredible.

12 Edinburgh restaurants with epic views Gary Flockhart

First Minister Humza Yousaf and Linlithgow MSP Fiona Hyslop urged an end to speculation over the boy' death at St Kentigern's Academy

School death is 'worst tragedy' says Yousaf Ian Swanson

Local man Garry O'Neill, 59, was pronounced dead after emergency services were called to a flat in Primrose Street, Leith.

Man charged over death in Leith Ian Swanson

Edinburgh Festivals See more

Murrayfield Ice Rink will be turned into a Fringe venue this August.

12 of of the most unusual venues at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Brian Ferguson

Cris Peploe and Martha Haskins pose with a large-scale version of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 programme cover in Anchor Close in the city's Old Town. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Festival Fringe chief insists ‘recovering’ event does not have to get bigger Brian Ferguson

Cris Peploe, Claudia Cawthorne and Martha Haskins pose with a large-scale version of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 programme cover in the Old Town. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Plenty room for optimism as Fringe reaches a crossroads - Brian Ferguson Brian Ferguson

Lee Evans is a famous winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award (Picture: Ian Nicholson/PA)

Would you sponsor the Edinburgh Comedy Awards? – Vladimir McTavish Vladimir McTavish

Traffic and Travel See more

A piper greeted crowds on arrival before playing to passenger on the tram's inaugural journey

First tram carrying passengers on new route sets off in style Neil Johnstone

Hadas Monaco, owner of Maria’s Kakes

Business owners celebrate end of tramworks and opening of new route Alexandra Baff

The coach driver mounted the pavement at the east end of Princes Street, Edinburgh

Coach driver confronted over ‘dangerous' parking in pedestrian area Donald Turvill

Trams to Newhaven services start running in Edinburgh today.

Passengers to travel on Trams to Newhaven line for first time Anna Bryan

easyJet has announced new flights to Sicily and Turkey from Edinburgh Airport. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

easyJet announces two new summer routes from the Capital Alexandra Baff

Part of the M8 in West Lothian will close overnight on Wednesday, June 7.

Drivers warned ahead of M8 closure Anna Bryan

Crime See more

Police are investigating, after life-saving equipment was thrown in water by vandals at Fisherrow Sands, Musselburgh.

Life-saving equipment thrown into harbour in ‘reckless act’ Anna Bryan

Police found a fire inside this wooden structure in Fairmilehead Park, Edinburgh.

'Hazardous' fire found in local park Anna Bryan

Aise and Lilica Arnautu have been reported missing in Edinburgh.

Concerns growing for missing sisters Anna Bryan

A man was rushed to hospital following an assault at Bathgate gala day on Saturday.

No arrests after serious assault at gala day Gary Flockhart

A bomb squad has been called, after a suspected grenade was found in a property on Caledonian Crescent in Edinburgh.

Bomb squad called as suspected explosives found Anna Bryan

James Grover, 41, has been sentenced to four years in prison for historic sexual abuse of children in Edinburgh.

Man who sexually abused young victims jailed Anna Bryan

Dylan Curran, 23, faced Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday charged with murdering Peter Mullen, pictured.

Peter Mullen death: Man in court on murder charge Dan Barker

Police say the vehicle was 'deliberately' set on fire in the Harthill Road in Fauldhouse on Wednesday June 7

Police launch investigation after white van goes up in flames in street Neil Johnstone

Weather See more

There is a risk of thunderstorms in Edinburgh and the Lothians this weekend.

Forecast warns of 'heavy thundery showers' Anna Bryan

Edinburgh has several great spots where you can enjoy a perfect picnic.

Six places for a perfect picnic in Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

People on Portobello Beach in Edinburgh on Tuesday, enjoying the warm weather on what is believed to be the hottest day so far this year in Scotland.

In pictures: Locals flock to Portobello Beach Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh is expected to bask in sunshine this coming week.

Sunny weather to start the week ahead Kevin Quinn

Business See more

'With links between Scotland and London remaining strong, it's clear that the two locations can benefit from each other's successes,' says EY. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images.

Scotland regains crown as top UK location for financial FDI outside London Emma Newlands

For the fourth successive month, Scottish recruiters registered a drop in permanent staff appointments, according to RBS. Picture: Jack Taylor/Getty Images.

Hiring by Scots firms retreats again in May, according to new RBS data Emma Newlands

NatWest CEO Dame Alison Rose and the University of Edinburgh's principal Sir Peter Mathieson. Picture: Adam Hollingworth Photography.

In depth: NatWest and Edin Uni unite to accelerate innovation in banking Emma Newlands

CGT Catapult explains that the laboratory space is equipped with 'state-of-the-art' technologies. Picture: contributed.

CGT Catapult debuting Edinburgh laboratories to advance cell and gene therapies Emma Newlands

Politics See more

Carrie-Ann Farquhar with son Jamie, who lost out on vital help because doctors took three years to acknowledge he was deaf.

Mum's three year fight to get son who was born deaf diagnosed Ian Swanson

King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the coronation on May 6. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Council spends under £1,000 on coronation Ian Swanson

Public toilets Bath street Portobello. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Call for more public toilets at beach after people seen defecating in gardens Ian Swanson

Education See more

Attendance rates in secondary schools have fallen.

Time to win ‘hearts and minds’ of young people Marie Sharp

St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian

Boy dies in ‘isolated incident’ at school Lucinda Cameron

32 per cent of pupils at Liberton High School achieved five Highers or more- that's six per cent more than the government-set benchmark.
Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

10 high schools in the area which are overpeforming Neil Johnstone

Councillors said the report was disappointing.

Pupils at a Midlothian school say lessons are not hard enough Marie Sharp

Health See more

The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion has seen widespread damage as the result of a major flood. Picture: Greg Macvean.

Flood at Eye Pavilion likely to affect services ‘for many weeks’ Ian Swanson

The chemists will close on June, 13

Two pharmacies to close doors for good next week Jolene Campbell

Flora Gentleman, four, is in remission from cancer and was the VIP starter at Sunday's Race for Life in Edinburgh. Here she is pictured with parents Stephanie and Jamie.

Little girl who battled cancer cheers on runners at Race For Life Gary Flockhart

Opinion See more

Nigel Farage was the face of the campaigns to leave the EU in 2016. Picture PA.

Brexit clown Farage finally admits it was all a dreadful mistake that’s wrecking... Vladimir McTavish

The very annoying Silent Disco at Hunter Square

After tourist tax, all we need now is a 1000 per cent Silent Disco tax - Vladimi... Vladimir McTavish

Both Hearts and Hibs will take part in Eufa's Europa Conference League next season

Let’s ensure a sustainable future for football - Ian Murray Ian Murray

Susan Morrison hasn’t kept up with the career of Schofield (Phillip). Picture: BBC

I’m still worried about Gordon the Gopher - Susan Morrison Susan Morrison

People See more

A pipe band leads a giant papier mache lion conductor in the Evening News Edinburgh Festival Cavalcade, August 1980.

18 photo memories of Edinburgh in 1980 Gary Flockhart

Every guest donating a non-perishable food item at The Alchemist in Edinburgh will receive The Shade Switcher mocktail, pictured.

Free drinks on offer at The Alchemist Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to see another 15 famous names from Edinburgh.

15 of the most famous faces from our city - in pictures Gary Flockhart

Read This See more

Meet the woman whose van lifestyle has allowed her to save more than £22k - and live in one of Britain’s poshest areas rent-free.

Van-dweller saves £22,000 and lives in posh areas rent-free Sophie Wills

Brand new homes worth £20m set to be demolished after issues found Sophie Wills

The exact time you should walk your dog in the heatwave according to an expert

UK heatwave: When is it too hot to walk your dog? Sam Johnson

The Xbox Showcase is just days away and expectations are high from the Microsoft presentation

How to watch Xbox Showcase 2023 Rebecca Braybrook